The grade 7/8 students completed their final TED style talks today! The goal was to present a polished and memorized short talk on a topic they were passionate about. Students worked to develop a throughline, a story arc, a hook, and a powerful conclusion for their talks. They also worked to perfect their stage presence. Topics included animal extinction, why pets are good for you, how drawings can represent emotions, what if World War III starts, becoming aware of animal welfare issues, and the power of names.
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As a final Civics assignment, and an example of a collaboration with Science, students engaged in a model UN roleplay where they each became delegates on the UN Environmental Assembly, a UN committee meeting to discuss global issues related to the environment. Each student researched the topic of pharmaceutical pollution, its impact on ecosystems and the resulting contribution to climate change. They then explored the issue from the perspective of their chosen country, researching details about the pharmaceutical industry in their country, their country’s position on the issue, and their country’s current actions and policies. Finally, students researched possible solutions and participated in formal and informal committee debate to come to a resolution.
This was just a warm up for some students who are heading to CAPMUN, the local Capital Region Model United Nations conference, at the end of the month. |
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November 2023
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